The prankster reporter said: “Antonio, we sent you a messenger - a present for you from your brand new friend, Jose Mourinho.

“He told us he loves you. Look at what he has written on the present he sent out for you: ’Your friend, Jose’. Can you promise us that next time you play against him you will share a sign of peace? Come on, Antonio…you will be friends forever!

“What do you say, mister?”

CHELSEA FC

Antonio Conte was pranked by a Italian journalist

“Antonio Conte was handed a signed Man Utd shirt at his press conference”

Conte replied: “Nothing!”

The reporter then continued: “Then this is a present for you. It is signed by Jose Mourinho…'To my friend Antonio'. Long live friendship…shall I leave it to you?”

Conte sternly replied “No, you can take it with you" shoving it across the desk in distaste at seeing the badge and his name.

Meanwhile, Conte revealed he will draft in several youngsters for tomorrow's FA Cup tie against Championship strugglers Hull.

“In the Carabao Cup and FA Cup I have given them the chance to play," the Chelsea boss said. "We are talking about two of the best players in our academy.